Open-Ear
1MORE AiClip S52
63Good
$93
Full review data1MORE AiClip S52 vs Soundcore AeroClip: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore AeroClip comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore AeroClip - Outstanding overall at around $100.
Open-Ear
Soundcore AeroClip
83Outstanding
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore AeroClip leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- 1MORE AiClip S52
- Soundcore AeroClip
HearWiki score
63
83
Sound
6.0
8.2
Battery
7.0
7.4
Calls
6.5
8.4
Value
6.5
9.0
Price (USD)
$93
$100
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
1MORE AiClip S52 (2026) against Soundcore AeroClip (2025). The 1MORE AiClip S52 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. It also adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.
- AiClip S5220261 yr newer
- AeroClip2025
What differsAiClip S52AeroClip
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
AiClip S52AeroClip
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $93
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 83
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 84 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 45 h
- -
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- -
- 5.9 g
- Case weight
- -
- 42 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX4
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 4
- 4
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- noise-cancelling mic
What reviewers said
1MORE AiClip S52
The 1MORE AiClip S52 is an open-ear clip-on earbud that prioritizes all-day comfort and smart features, including AI-assisted translation and transcription. It offers a robust wireless experience with LDAC support for high-resolution audio, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint, and a long 45-hour total battery life with the case. Its IPX5 rating and touch controls make it suitable for active use, though it lacks active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Long 45-hour total battery life with case
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons
Soundcore AeroClip
The Soundcore AeroClip is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes comfort and versatility, offering a secure clip-on fit and engaging audio quality for its price. It supports LDAC, multipoint, and a robust feature set, making it a strong value pick for those who want a lightweight, all-day listening option without active noise cancellation. Its main trade-offs are a modest battery life and the absence of ANC, which is typical for this style.
- Pro:Comfortable, secure open-ear clip-on design
- Pro:Engaging and clear sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is only around 8 hours
- Con:Lacks wireless charging capability
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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